GULF OF ADEN (April 1, 2015) Cmdr. Frank Brandon, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), and Ensign James Long observe a live-fire exercise of the ship’s 5-inch gun. Mitscher is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony R. Martinez/Released) 150401-N-RB546-014 Join the conversation:

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GULF OF ADEN (April 1, 2015) Cmdr. Frank Brandon, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57), and Ensign James Long observe a live-fire exercise of the ship’s 5-inch gun. Mitscher is deployed in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anthony R. Martinez/Released) 150401-N-RB546-014 Join the conversation: USS Mitscher conducts a live-fire exercise. (17100992561)

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